What vehicle will be a worthy replacement for your sedan when it is time?
#2566
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#2567
Mk1 civic
I definitely think it looks more like the corrado. The fender flares, hood line, the rear side window, ect. a lot of it looks more corrado to me than mk1 or 2 civic (aside of the tail lights). I know Honda might have "meant or said" it was based on the early models but to me in execution it came out much more vw looking. Tbh i dont mind it lol
#2568
Also they are Rwd which i think would be fun for an electric
#2569
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When we first got it, I didn't mind the sound. But, ever since I got the M56 the VQ just reminds me of a trumpet or trombone, and I've never heard one that sounds good through researches. Ironic of me to say that on a g37 forum. I guess sound is subjective for everyone. This is how good the VKs sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvOqR3Qsyoc I wish the aftermarket support for the FX50s was better, since Nissan's V8s sound a whole lot better than the new ones being released in my opinion.
#2571
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Even with the M3 E46 original engine, that would be a really good daily driver. I'm so in love with this!
I'm with you. I've never been a fan of the sound from the VQ engine. Especially when you compare it to the sounds you get from a Coyote or LS V8. So much so that I am even doing an LS3 engine swap in my Porsche.... My wife says it sounds like a vacuum cleaner right now, so she is all for it!
Funny, I'm not a fan of the E46 at all. I much prefer the E36 M3 styling over the E46. I think BMW went to soft and feminine with the E46. Interesting how opinions vary.
Funny, I'm not a fan of the E46 at all. I much prefer the E36 M3 styling over the E46. I think BMW went to soft and feminine with the E46. Interesting how opinions vary.
Do you like the E30s though? Those things are still a riot to drive.
#2572
Hey 4DRZ, I think I found the best replacement car for you. You used to own the E46 M3, and you can relive the glory days even with your children in the backseat! I went on the internet, and found this!
Even with the M3 E46 original engine, that would be a really good daily driver. I'm so in love with this!
Even with the M3 E46 original engine, that would be a really good daily driver. I'm so in love with this!
#2573
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Wow! That is a cool swap. I noticed you're in socal, just want to let you know there's a weekend meet called South OC cars and coffee, and some guy brings in his LS swapped Carrera 911 (early 70s model from the looks) which is a dream combination. I gave a friend a ride in my G37 a few months ago (he drives a Tundra 5.7) and when I gave some throttle he thought it was the sound of a lawn mower from outside I wasn't butt-hurt, because I knew it was true.
Do you like the E30s though? Those things are still a riot to drive.
Hahaha. I can definitely see how someone would describe the VQ engine as sounding like a lawn mower... Although, I think my old Craftsman riding mower probably sounded better than my G.
Yeah, I'm a big fan of the old E30 body style, especially the E30 M3. I went to high school in the 80's, so I have a nostalgic love for all those older DTM styled cars of the 80's and early '90's, like the E30 M3, 190E Evo, and even the AMG Hammer. They were just so garish and boy racer for the time that just made them hard not to like.
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#2574
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I wish, but no. It's a fun project to convert an E46 sedan to one and pretty doable.
The E30 is beautiful. I like a lot of the older looks of BMWs in general because they were able to make a car beautiful just with regular light bulbs as opposed to automakers using plastic molds to make weird designs that oxidize fast. I've read on the Bimmer forums that a lot of the owners daily driver their old BMWs like the E30, E28, E36, E34, etc. because they are just as reliable as Japanese cars and easier to fix than their modern successors. Those E30 M3s fetch a pretty penny nowadays. If I had the money available I still would not buy one for that price. The 80s and 90s designs were so nice, and I feel the 90s and early 2000s were the sweet spot for automobiles. Another good replacement vehicle might just be a Volvo 240. They're safe, reliable, and have massive tuning potential to create a super sleeper. Just noticed a trend of many beach bums and hippies buying them recently.
I've only been to the Cars and Coffee in San Clemente once... But, when I used to live down in Ladera Ranch I would regularly attend the Irvine and Aliso Viejo Cars and Coffee events when they were still around. I've been out in the IE for a while now, so the Cars and Coffee that is held at Saleen in Corona is very close for me
Hahaha. I can definitely see how someone would describe the VQ engine as sounding like a lawn mower... Although, I think my old Craftsman riding mower probably sounded better than my G.
Yeah, I'm a big fan of the old E30 body style, especially the E30 M3. I went to high school in the 80's, so I have a nostalgic love for all those older DTM styled cars of the 80's and early '90's, like the E30 M3, 190E Evo, and even the AMG Hammer. They were just so garish and boy racer for the time that just made them hard not to like.
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Hahaha. I can definitely see how someone would describe the VQ engine as sounding like a lawn mower... Although, I think my old Craftsman riding mower probably sounded better than my G.
Yeah, I'm a big fan of the old E30 body style, especially the E30 M3. I went to high school in the 80's, so I have a nostalgic love for all those older DTM styled cars of the 80's and early '90's, like the E30 M3, 190E Evo, and even the AMG Hammer. They were just so garish and boy racer for the time that just made them hard not to like.
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#2575
Next generation new car releases I am looking forward to in the next year or two that I would consider for replacing the G (in order of when I think they will be released):
VW Golf R
BMW M3
Cadillac CT4-Black Wing
Subaru STI
Genesis G70
Audi RS3
Nissan Z
Hyundai N mid-engine halo car
Am I missing anything interesting? Sadly, I bet we are lucky if half of these are available with a manual transmission.
VW Golf R
BMW M3
Cadillac CT4-Black Wing
Subaru STI
Genesis G70
Audi RS3
Nissan Z
Hyundai N mid-engine halo car
Am I missing anything interesting? Sadly, I bet we are lucky if half of these are available with a manual transmission.
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#2577
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I think on paper and in the drivers seat the Civic has always been a fine vehicle, as good or better than most in its class. I used to own a '88 Sedan 5MT thirty years ago, and loved tossing that little car around, all the while getting well over 30 mpg.
However, just can't get beyond the clownish trim of the current sport model. It's tacky and childish. Today's Civic jumps the shark.
However, just can't get beyond the clownish trim of the current sport model. It's tacky and childish. Today's Civic jumps the shark.
#2579
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I think on paper and in the drivers seat the Civic has always been a fine vehicle, as good or better than most in its class. I used to own a '88 Sedan 5MT thirty years ago, and loved tossing that little car around, all the while getting well over 30 mpg.
However, just can't get beyond the clownish trim of the current sport model. It's tacky and childish. Today's Civic jumps the shark.
However, just can't get beyond the clownish trim of the current sport model. It's tacky and childish. Today's Civic jumps the shark.
#2580
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I'm just going to leave this picture here and let it speak for itself.
Last edited by Rochester; 02-22-2020 at 04:28 PM.